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🌱 How a Camden Hills senior earned a coveted U.S. service academy spot
Hello Camden! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How a Camden Hills senior earned a coveted U.S. service academy spot
- Which old-school cocktail trend is Camden’s Lucky Betty’s rooting for?
- How Camden’s film festival could help bring more movie shoots to Maine
Also on today's calendar: Dave Morrison Poetry Party and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Friday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 61 and low of 42 degrees.
- Saturday: A couple of afternoon showers, temps: high: 48, low: 38.
- Sunday: Rain; breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 48 and low of 32 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Camden Hills Regional High School Senior accepted to U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (penbaypilot.com) — A Camden Hills Regional High School senior, Kaitlyn Dostie, has been accepted to the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, one of three Maine students nominated by Rep. Chellie Pingree to earn service academy appointments. Her selection reflects both her own maritime ambitions and the strong preparation at Camden Hills, while also showcasing how Maine students are stepping into national service roles. 
• We Asked 17 Bartenders: Which Cocktail Trend Do You Hope Comes Back? (vinepair.com) — A Camden bartender at Lucky Betty’s weighs in on a national conversation about which classic cocktail trends should return, championing proper Martinis made with vermouth. Seventeen bartenders from around the country share nostalgic favorites, from blue drinks and highballs to affordable three-ingredient classics and cocktails served with snacks.
• Maine film chief aims to reel in more production with new credential (mainebiz.biz subscription) — Camden gets a nod as the Camden International Film Festival is highlighted as a key venue for attracting new film projects to Maine. The state’s film chief just earned a Certified Film Commissioner credential and is rolling out a grant program offering up to $350,000 for big-budget productions willing to shoot here, with applications due May 15.
📸 Around Camden
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Women Outdoors: Learn, Grow, and Adventure Together
280 Belfast Rd, Camden
1:00 pm
Tuesday April 21
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Other local events
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Saturday Storytime with Miss Stefanie
Camden Library - Kids Calendar Camden, ME 04843
10:00 am -
Tai Chi and Qigong
Camden Library - Adult Calendar Camden, ME 04843
10:30 am -
Book Time for Babies with Miss Amy
Camden Public Library , 55 Main Street , Camden
10:00 am -
Dave Morrison Poetry Party
Camden Opera House , 29 Elm St , Camden
7:30 pm -
Creative Art Afternoons
Camden Library - Kids Calendar Camden, ME 04843
4:00 pm -
Preschool Story Time
Camden Library - Kids Calendar Camden, ME 04843
10:00 am -
Tom DiMenna: Story Songs of the 70s
Camden Opera House , 29 Elm St , Camden
7:30 pm
Saturday April 18
Monday April 20
Wednesday April 22
Thursday April 23
Friday April 24
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Printmaking Open Studio @ Waterfall Arts
Waterfall Arts , 256 High St , Belfast
12:30 pm -
Community Clay Studio for Adults
Waterfall Arts , 256 High St , Belfast
9:00 am -
Photo Walks & Film Darkroom Basics at Waterfall Arts
Waterfall Arts , 256 High St , Belfast
9:00 am -
Beginning Japanese Drumming Workshop
Heiwa Tofu , 201 West St , Rockport
9:30 am
Friday April 17
Saturday April 18
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Jconnect posted a job opening for Looking for Travel Certified Nursing Assistant in Camden, ME 04843 in Camden. Apply here.
- Genesis Healthcare posted a job opening for Certified Nurses Aide in Camden. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Camden here.
🗞 Nearby News
Rockport
- Midcoast Habitat for Humanity moves into Down East Building in Rockport (wabi.tv)
- 3 Mainers awarded Guggenheim fellowships (bangordailynews.com)
- Thomaston man charged with allegedly causing extensive damage to hospital emergency room (penbaypilot.com)
Rockland
- Discussion of permit, metered, free parking in Rockland's Downtown returns during April 15 meeting (penbaypilot.com)
- Man arrested in multiple burglaries in Rockland (newportdispatch.com)
- TJ Morris advances to Program Director role at Trekkers (penbaypilot.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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